Eric Roberts: Runaway Train | Literally! with Rob Lowe

Literally! with Rob Lowe
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Chapters & Sections (63)

0:32 Introduction and Personal Story chapter
3:40 Introduction and Background chapter 1
3:40 Script Evaluation and Deal-Making Process
4:11 New Trends in the Industry chapter 2
4:11 Exploring New Formats and Opportunities
4:42 Receiving Offers for Vertical Dramas
5:12 Dealing with Unknown Entities chapter 3
5:12 Vetting Unknown Entities and Taking Risks
5:43 Adapting to New Situations and Locations
6:13 Personal Experiences with International Projects
7:15 Visa and War Discussion chapter 1
7:15 Soft Pedaling War Discussion
7:47 Andre Kajalowski's Career and Russia chapter 3
7:47 Runaway Train and Best of the Best
8:20 Personal Experience with The Best of the Best
8:52 Shaquille O'Neal and Best of the Best Connection
9:57 Eric Roberts' Audition and Role in King of the Gypsies chapter 1
9:57 Importance of Love, Loyalty, and Dedication
10:58 The King of the Gypsies and Peter Moss's Book chapter
11:29 Frank Pearson's Direction and Casting chapter
14:40 Manakam Golan and his business model chapter 1
14:40 Manakam Golan's business model and Globus
15:41 Personal experience with Manakam Golan's film production chapter 2
15:41 Runaway Train and Manakam Golan's film production
16:43 Disagreement with Manakam Golan on a sex scene
18:16 Eddie Bunker's Script and Character Development chapter 2
18:16 Initial Script and Novel Discussion
19:48 Collaboration with Eddie Bunker and Character Changes
21:49 The Making of Runaway Train chapter 4
21:49 Technical Questions and Setman's Association
22:19 Stunt Work and Personal Experience
23:52 Star 80 and Vulnerability
24:55 Runaway Train Stunt Work and Realization
25:27 The Actor's Epiphany chapter 6
25:27 Brad Pitt's Humor and Acting Types
25:58 Tommy Cruz and Star 80 Connection
26:28 Bdanovich's Involvement in Star 80
26:59 Research and LA Police Station Incident
27:29 Phone Call with Bdanovich
28:00 FSY's Payment and Film Discussion
29:02 Eric Roberts' Experience Working with Geniuses chapter 4
29:02 Meeting Bob Fasy and the Paul Snider Story
30:04 Bob Fi's Presentation of the Story and Eric's Performance
30:34 Working with Real Geniuses
31:35 Sterling Hayden and Bob Fasy's Impact on Eric's Life
33:08 Story about working with a genius chapter 4
33:08 Meeting and befriending the genius
33:41 First night shoot with the genius
34:13 Improvisation and working with an unprepared actor
35:15 Respect for writers and directors
36:49 The Importance of Enjoyment in Work chapter 1
36:49 Mathematical Probability of Working with Unpleasant Directors
37:53 Love for the Film Industry and Job Satisfaction chapter 2
37:53 The Joy of Work and Sharing Experiences
38:14 Personal Experience with Wardrobe Fittings
38:56 The Best Job on the Planet chapter 2
38:56 The Blessing of Working in the Film Industry
39:57 Auditioning for Righteous Gemstones and Eric Roberts' Experience
41:00 Danny's Company and Misrepresented Story chapter 4
41:00 Misquoting and Misrepresentation of Story
41:30 Writer's Disapproval and Uncomfortable Experience
42:00 Getting Comfortable on the Show and Favorite Role
42:31 Clearing Up Misconceptions and Praise for Righteous Gemstones

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